Hotel Overview:
The Number Sixteen Hotel London, part of a mid Victorian white stucco terrace, is centrally located slightly West of centre in the fashionable and popular South Kensington district. Close to a host of popular shopping areas at Knightsbridge, Kings Road Chelsea, Fulham Road and Kensington. A very short walk from South Kensington Tube station and in an area where you will always find a Black Taxi. South Kensington Tube station has a train service to Heathrow Airport. Nearest attractions include the Albert Memorial, Westminster Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, Natural History and science Museums, Victoria and Albert Museum, national Army Museum and Serpentine Gallery. Also close are two exhibition centres at Earls Court and Olympia.Hotel in Detail:
Originally one of London's first boutique hotels dating back to the 1980's. Don't expect a huge glowing neon sigh saying hotel. Very simply the hotel has the number 16 outside to maintain the feel that this is a private mansion home. This hip hotel has features such as wallpaper from top name 'Paul Smith'. In the foyer you will find contemporary pieces of art and innovative lighting.The bedrooms at the Number Sixteen are individually designed designed in a fresh, modern English style, each with views over the private gardens or Sumner Place. They are also all air-conditioned. Room amenities en-suite facilities (deep tub), include a mini bar, flat screen TV, safe, two line telephone with voice mail, modem point, WIFI high speed internet access, safe, mini-bar, Tivoli radio, DVD player and writing desk. Each room has a granite and oak bathroom.
Garden bedrooms have their won courtyard with garden entrance.
Singles: 8 sq mtrs / 86 sq ft
Queen Room: 10 sq mtrs/108 sq ft
Superior Double: 12 sq mtrs/ 129 sq ft
Luxury Double: 18 sq mtrs/ 194 sq ft
Deluxe Double/Twin: 21 sq mtrs/ 226 sq ft
King: 21 sq mtrs/ 226 sq ft
Room service (limited) is 24 hours. Beds feature Frette bed linen.
The Number Sixteen Hotel features two drawing rooms on the ground floor decorated with original British art. One drawing room is quirky with its mix of modern art and furniture while the other is the library, has a warmer ambience and a fully stocked honour bar for the use of in-house guests.
The drawing rooms lead onto a splendid conservatory with its own section of garden and furnished with ethnic art.
The Conservatory provides room for up to 16 guests for a boardroom-style meeting.
Afternoon tea can be taken in either the drawing rooms, conservatory or garden.
While the hotel does not have a dedicated restaurant its 24 hour room service can be served in ground floor library, drawing room or conservatory and garden.
Valet and concierge services are provided. The Number Sixteen hotels tree filled private garden with a goldfish pond and conservatory is an award winner with access for hotel guests only. In the Garden courtyard guests can enjoy breakfast or an evening drink (weather permitting)
The reception staff, bellboy and concierge are very friendly but the small hotel's greatest asset is the garden courtyard, where guests gather for breakfast at outdoor tables surrounding the goldfish pond or to enjoy the evening air with a bottle of wine.
The Conservatory provides room for up to 16 guests for a boardroom-style meeting.
Reception carries a DVD library.
The Number Sixteen Hotel is bed and breakfast only.
Another to Consider: A similar hotel nearby (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) would be the 4 star Ampersand Hotel, where rates start from about £192 and which has a 92% guest satisfaction rating. The Ampersand Hotel also offers: free WiFi, a gym.
Parking:
Public parking is possible in close proximity to the hotel and charges are applicable.Internet:
Complimentary wireless internet access throughout.Bedroom Numbers: 42 / 4 Floors (3 up, 1 down)
Check-in: 13.00 (1 pm)
Check-out: 11.00 am
Hotel Awards:
Good Hotel Guide: London Hotel of the Year 2011